Almaty to Ankara (ALA–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7M8
7:45 AM
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Almaty to Ankara
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,255 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 15 1-stop hubs

ALA–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 2,255 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALA–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 2 7M8 5h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALA to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
663
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Almaty

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric ALA→ESB BSZ→ESB
Distance from ALA – 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 7
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 35m
Bishkek (BSZ) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALA with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ankara is 2 hours behind Almaty.
ALA: +05 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 4:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,255 mi / 3,630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m.
Facts

ALA–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance2,255 mi / 3,630 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALA to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 2,255 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ALA to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSH, DOH, AMS, AYT, FRA, SAW, IST, BSZ, NQZ, GYD, TAS, DXB, VKO, MED and JED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 2 hours behind Almaty.
Nearby alternatives include BSZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALA to ESB

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALA to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to ESB ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,255 miles (3,630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SSH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bishkek (BSZ).